When cats enter their senior years, their bodies start to deteriorate and they become more prone to age-related health and physical issues that can make their twilight years miserable. Knowing what your cat needs and anticipating these needs will empower you to take a proactive approach on your pet’s health and wellbeing.  This can go a long way in helping ensure that your senior pet will enjoy what’s left of their years before they finally cross the rainbow bridge.  

As they lose flexibility, they are unable to reach certain areas in their bodies, leaving these spots dirty and unkempt. Thus, your senior cat will benefit from some grooming help from you. You should also view grooming sessions as opportunities to check your pet’s body for wounds, infections, and abnormal lumps and bumps.  Senior cats require more visits to your Jacksonville Beach, FL veterinarian for wellness checks and for close monitoring of existing health issues. If a senior cat is on medication, their response to treatment needs to be closely monitored to determine if symptoms have improved.